![[other]](/images/mediatype_other.gif) | GIS Data: Municipal Boundaries of Bolivia - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
This is a shape file of the entire country of Bolivia, delineating municipal boundaries. Other information includes, per municipality, population by women, men, and total number of households. The data is current from the 2000 census. Esto es un archivo shape para el pais entero de Bolivia, lo cual delinea limites municipales. Otra informacion incluye, por municipalidad, poblacion de mujeres, hombres, y total numero de viviendas.
Keywords: bolivia; gis; municipalities |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Agroinnovations Podcast: Fair Trade According to the "Answer Man" - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Today we speak with Rodney North, aka the "Answer Man" of Equal Exchange, a mission-based Fair Trade cooperative dedicated to social justice and an improved bottom line for the impoverished farmers of the world. Rodney gives us the low down on Fair, "greenwashing", the Fair Trade supply chain, and the debate around moving beyond Fair Trade. This is an excellent and provocative interview for both novices and experts alike, so please have a listen.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; coffee; Fair Trade; Equal Exchange; Rodney North
Downloads: 819
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| Agroinnovations Podcast #55: The Shopper's Guide to Pesticides with Amy Rosenthal - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Amy Rosenthal, of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), talks with mme about the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides. How it was created, the general break-down of how it can be used, what it covers and what it doesn't and why, and we reflect about making food decisions to minimize exposure to harmful pesticide residues.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; pesticides; produce; organic
Downloads: 363 |
| Agroinnovations Pocast: Local Currencies and the Berkshares Program - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Local currencies are a key pillar in the sustainability movement. In this interview with Sarah Hearn of the E.F. Schumacher society, we talk about the Berkshares program, a local currency in Berkshire MA that has met with great success.
Keywords: local currency; Berkshire; Berkshares; sustainability
Downloads: 458 |
| Agroinnovations Pocast: Reprap Part I - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Adrian Bowyer of the Reprap project. Reprap is an open source, self-replicating machine. Open source appropriate technology is coming of age in the reprap machine.
Keywords: appropriate technology; open source; reprap; Agroinnovations Podcast; OSAT
Downloads: 450 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: The Real Dirt on Farmer John - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
We interview John Peterson, the focus of the new documentary film The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Farmer John tells us how Community Supported Agriculture ressurected his farm.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Community Supported Agriculture; documentary film
Downloads: 507
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Sharing the Harvest with Elizabeth Henderson - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
For this final CSA oriented interview, we speak with Elizabeth Henderson, author of the book Sharing the Harvest. Elizabeth has been an organic farmer for several decades, and she has also visited scores of CSAs around the country while doing research for the upcoming edition of Sharing the Harvest. Enjoy the interview.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Community Supported Agriculture; Sharing the Harvest
Downloads: 511
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Monte Skarsgard, CSA, and Democracy - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this interview we talk to Farmer Monte Skarsgard of Los Poblanos Organic Farm, located in our home community of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Monte tells us about the his CSA, its successes and challenges, and why CSA makes our society more democratic.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Community Supported Agriculture; Los Poblanos
Downloads: 630
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| Introduction to Coffee: Interview / Patrick Stewart - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
On our first episode dealing with coffee and Fair Trade, we speak with Patrick Stewart, Marketing Director for Greenwell Farms/Kona Coffee. Patrick takes us through the life cycle of the coffee bean, and breaks down some of the basics of the coffee supply chain for us. We also discuss Fair Trade, and the future of the coffee industry.
Keywords: coffee; Fair Trade; Kona; Patrick Stewart
Downloads: 544
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Fair Trade Roundtable - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Today we host a roundtable discussion between Demian Luper of Transfair USA and Matt Early of Just Coffee. The debate centers around the value of certification, the current state of the Fair Trade standards, and accusationns lack of transparency and "greenwashing". This is a great debate, so please have a listen.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; coffee; Fair Trade; Just Coffee; Transfair USA
Downloads: 951
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| The Politics of Food - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
This is a recording of a gathering of food enthusiasts, with two key speakers, Phil Pohl of Sandia National Lab's food, water and energy program, and Greg Gould, self-described "foodologist".
Keywords: food; politics; organic; foodology; Sandia Labs
Downloads: 588 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Rex Dufour on Biodiversity - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Entomologist Rex Dufour discusses the importance of agricultural biodiversity in the control of insect pests.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; appropriate technology; entomology
Downloads: 732
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Emigdio Ballon on Highland Andean Crops - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Emigdio Ballon is an expert on highland Andean crops, like quinoa, amaranth, and maca. In this interview, Emigdio discusses the historical and cultural significance of these crops, and what can be done to achieve a greater market share.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Andes; alternative crops
Downloads: 650
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Suzanne Nelson of Native Seeds/SEARCH - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Dr. Suzanne Nelson, Director of Conservation at Native Seeds/SEARCH, discusses her work, the role of agricultural diversity in culture and community, and its potential importance in a warming world.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Southwest; alternative crops
Downloads: 1,024
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Elizabeth Keen on Community Supported Agriculture - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Keen, owner and operator of Indian Line Farm, site of one of the country's first CSAs. Elizabeth tells us about the birth of CSA with visionary and CSA pioneer Robyn Van En, and she also explains to us how CSA works within and for her community.
Keywords: agriculture; sustainability; Robyn Van En; Indian Line Farm; Community Supported Agriculture
Downloads: 480
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| Agroinnovations Podcast #47: Update with Frank Aragona - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I update listeners about developments in the Agroinnovations Podcast and changes they can expect in the very near future.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; Frank Aragona; Agricultural Innovations; news
Downloads: 471 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #48: Clay pot irrigation with Larry Sallee - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode I interview Larry Sallee of Seed and Light International. The topic of discussion is the clay pot, or olla, as a low-tech solution to garden and small farm irrigation needs. This simple technology is an extremely effective way to maintain optimal soil moisture. Listen and learn.
Keywords: olla; irrigation; clay pot; agriculture; gardening; Larry Sallee; Agroinnovations Podcast
Downloads: 353 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #49: The C-Realm with KMO - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode of the podcast I interview KMO of the C-Realm podcast. Another creative collaboration, KMO and I are releasing concurrent episodes where we interview one another on our respective podcasts. Topics for this episode include the origins and themes of the C-Realm, Peak Oil, the relationship between food and shifting consciousness, and many others.
Keywords: c-realm podcast; kmo; agroinnovations
Downloads: 377 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #50: Carbon Offsets with Dale Enerson - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Dale Enerson is the Director of the National Carbon Credit program of the National Farmer's Union. In this interview, Dale and I talk about agricultural carbon offsets, what they are and how they work, the dynamics of the carbon market, and the potential of agricultural offsets to mitigate the effects of global climate change.
Keywords: global warming; climate change; soil carbon; carbon offsets; agriculture; Agroinnovations Podcast
Downloads: 402 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #51: LEISA Network with Frank van Schoubroeck - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode I am joined by Frank van Schoubroeck of the Center for Information on Low External Inputs and Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA). Frank and I discuss the Center and it's important magazine work, innovative farmers and their struggles, and the role of global development institutions in fostering innovation in agriculture.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; LEISA; innovation; development; Third World
Downloads: 411 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #52: LEISA Network with Frank van Schoubroeck (Part II) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In episode #52, I conclude my interview with Frank van Schoubroeck. We discuss the feasibility, policy frameworks, and demographics of innovation in Third World agriculture and conclude by discussing concrete actions towards food security that anybody, anywhere can begin to take. In the second half of the podcast I discuss Michael Pollan's book the "Omnivore's Dillma" and the energy and fossil fuel implications of fossil fuels...
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; LEISA; innovation; development; Third World; Michael Pollan; energy; fossil fuels; food
Downloads: 344 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #53: The Walden Effect with Mark Hamilton - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
For episode #53 I am joined by Mark Hamilton of waldeneffect.org. Mark is a full-time farmer in Appalachia. Topics of discussion include his invention the Avian Aqua Miser, appropriate technology, micro-hydro power, and the local farmer's market. I conclude with some listener mail regarding discussions of energy use in agriculture.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; walden; chickens; appropriate technology
Downloads: 453 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #54: Deconstructing Dinner with Jon Steinman - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Episode #54 is an interview with Jon Steinman of the Deconstructing Dinner radio show and podcast. Topics of discussion are food radio, community organizing around local food, and the objectives of the local food movement.
Keywords: deconstructing dinner; jon steinman; agroinnovations podcast; food; local food; community
Downloads: 374 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #56: Soil Carbon Coalition with Peter Donovan - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this interview, Peter Donovan and I talk about the difference between divergent and convergent solutions, the utility of policy to mitigate climate change, and the concept of a soil carbon sequestration competition as a means of shifting our strategy.
Keywords: climate change; global warming; grassland carbon; soil carbon; agroinnovations podcast; soil carbon coalition; Peter Donovan
Downloads: 462 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #57: Gandhian Economics with George Mokray (Part I) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
For episode #57 I am joined by George Mokray, who has read and written extensively about Gandhian economics. Gandhi is often remembered for his civil disobedience and non-violent approach to ending British imperialism, but his economic thought and philosophy is perhaps more fundamental to his strategy for personal and communal liberation. More relevant than ever before, Gandhi's thinking must be studied and internalized by those who wish to promote real change in our society.
Keywords: gandhi; economics; George Mokray; Agroinnovations Podcast; sustainability
Downloads: 410 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #58: Gandhian Economics with George Mokray (Part II) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode I conclude my interview with George Mokray about Gandhian economics. Topics of discussion include Gandhi's view of public policy, Gandhian economics as an alternative modern social orders, how Gandhi would view the Internet, and Gandhi as a source of inspiration in contemporary society.
Keywords: gandhi; economics; George Mokray; Agroinnovations Podcast; swadeshi
Downloads: 370 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #59: A Snapshot of Chinese Agriculture with Mike Mulvaney - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Being in a foreign land for a short time is an excellent way to get a rapid fire snapshot of the country and its inhabitants. In this episode I am joined by Mike Mulvaney, who in May of 2009 paid a one month visit to China on a study of plant genetics. Mulvaney's observations and musings about Chinese agriculture offer a momentary glimpse into the Far Eastern agricultural society in the early 21st century.
Keywords: china; agriculture; chinese agriculture; Mike Mulvaney; soil
Downloads: 442 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #60: CSA as a Social Service with Woody Woodruff - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Community Supported Agriculture is now a well known fixture in many places across America. But CSA has begun to transform our social and economic world in many ways. This is exemplified by the work that Red Wiggler Farm is doing to provide disabled adults with meaningful employment. Listen and learn.
Keywords: social services; CSA; farming; agriculture; red wiggler; disabled adults
Downloads: 357 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #61: The Essence of Flowers with Marisha Auerbach - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode of the podcast, I interview Marisha Auerbach of hernwisdom.com. Marisha and I discuss edible flowers, the preparation and use of flower essences, and the importance of sustainable forest management.
Keywords: flowers; herbs; edible flowers; floral essence; Agroinnovations Podcast
Downloads: 383 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #62: Whole Systems Design with Ben Falk - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this interview with Ben Falk of Whole Systems design we discuss permaculture design, plant guilds, permaculture as an animal rights strategy, nitrogen use efficiency, energy descent, and the use of forests as a an energy source.
Keywords: permaculture; Agroinnovations Podcast; design; guilds; Peak Oil; energy descent; climate change; forests
Downloads: 566 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #63: The Coalition of Imokalee Workers with Gerardo Reyes (Part I) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I speak with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers. Gerardo and I discuss the history of agricultural labor in the United States, the current state of workers in Florida and elsewhere, and Gerardo gives us a breakdown of a typical day for an agricultural field worker in the United States.
Keywords: labor; unions; workers rights; agriculture; agroinnovations podcast; justice; food
Downloads: 343 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #64: The Coalition of Imokalee Workers Part II - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this second of a two part series, we conclude an interview with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers. Gerarado discusses cases of slavery in the United States, the need to change our mentality, the campaign to improve the rights of agricultural laborers, and the potential linkages between the worker's rights movement and the local food movement.
Keywords: local food; agroinnovations podcast; worker's rights; florida; imokalee; agriculture
Downloads: 323 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #65: The Zambian Soap Company with Andre Houssney - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I am joined by Andre Houssney of the Zambian Soap Company. Andre gives us a cultural and historical context of Zambia, discusses the process of developing a soap company in the region, talks us through the production process of organic soap, comments on Fair Trade, and addresses the tension between buying local and supporting access to markets for Zambian producers.
Keywords: soap; organic; sustainability; globalization; Zambia; Africa; Agroinnovations Podcast
Downloads: 394 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #66: Peak Wood with Frank Aragona - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I start by giving a shout-out to Duncan and Jim over at the Kunstlercast, and also by voicing support for KMO's C-Realm. I also give listener's a brief pitch for a new Permaculture-Albuquerque Meetup group faciliated by Agroinnovations. I then go into a discussion of John Perlin's book "A Forest Journey: The Role of Wood in the Development of Civilization." Perlin's book illustrates nicely the concept of "Peak Wood", a reality long before Peak Oil was even a possibility...
Keywords: Peak Oil; Peak Wood; forests; history; agroinnovations; civilization; empire
Downloads: 401 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #67: Reinventing Education -- Permaculture and Transformational Learning - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I am joined by Nelson Lebo, organic farmer, teacher, and Ph.D. candidate in education. Nelson and I discuss today's crisis in education, and we reframe the debate towards one where permaculture becomes the lynch pin in a strategy to promote personal transformation through hands-on science education. Issues like Peak Oil and climate change are also addressed.
Keywords: Peak Oil; agroinnovations; climate change; education; permaculture; science
Downloads: 507 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #68: A Forest Journey with John Perlin - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode of the podcast, I welcome back the topic of Peak Wood and John Perlin's excellent book "A Forest Journey". This time John Perlin himself joins me to talk about his book and it's many facets. Topics of discussion include the role of wood in civilization, our perceptions of forests through history, the relationship between forests and language, and the parallels between Peak Wood and Peak Oil.
Keywords: Peak Oil; Peak Wood; forests; history; agroinnovations; civilization; John Perlin
Downloads: 401 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #69: Transition Culture with Rob Hopkins - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, I am joined by Rob Hopkins of transitionculture.org. We discuss the origins of the transition movement and its practical application as a grassroots community organizing strategy. Rob shares with us some potential pitfalls, and we also discuss the differences between collapse and energy descent. This is part I in a two part interview.
Keywords: rob hopkins; transition culture; agroinnovations; podcast; permaculture
Downloads: 545 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast #70: The (a)Politics of Transition Culture - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this second part of a two part interview, Rob Hopkins and I discuss the apolitical nature of transition culture, the construction of parallel systems, and the potential for confrontation with existing power structures. Also discussed is the feasibility of permaculture in a suburban environment.
Keywords: transition culture; permaculture; suburbia; revolution; Rob Hopkins; agroinnovations
Downloads: 432 |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Agroinnovations Podcast #71: The Story of a Bolivian Farmer - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
This video interview/photo montage is a talk between myself and Moises Jimenez. Topics of discussion include an introduction to Bolivian agriculture, the life of a Bolivian farmer, the importance of crop rotation and agricultural biodiversity. Part I of II.
Keywords: bolivia; agriculture; cochabamba; agroinnovations; spanish
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| Agroinnovations Podcast: Agriculture and Civilization - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode of the Agroinnovations Podcast, we speak with Richard Manning, essayist and author of several books. Richard explains to us how annual grasses have hijacked civilization, how grasslands hold the keys to our food future, and how to search for niches in the local food shed.
Keywords: agriculture; civilization; history; Agroinnovations Podcast
Downloads: 668 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: An Introduction to Mushroom Mycelium with Paul Stamets (Part I) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Paul Stamets, visionary mycologist, takes us back in time to talk about the history of mushroom mycelium on Earth and in human history. He goes on to talk about their symbosis with humans, and their role as soil builders and terrestrial organs. Part One of Two.
Keywords: paul-stamets; mushrooms; mycelium; fungi
Downloads: 1,261 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Apicultura en Ayopaya con Ecobona - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Un podcast sobre un proyecto de apicultura, financiado por Intercooperation, siendo ejecutado por Agroinnovaciones Bolivia. En este programa, hablamos con Arq. Greby Caillavy sobre los estudios realizados en el transcurso del proyecto, los obstaculos principales a la apicultura en Ayopaya, y que estrategias se esta implementando para superar sus obstaculos y llevar adelante la apicultura.
Keywords: apicultura; Ayopaya; Cochabamba; Agroinnovaciones; Bolivia
Downloads: 401 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Appropedia Roundtable Part I - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
There's a lot of synergy going on in the Open Source Appropriate Technology world. This podcast is a perfect example of that, as Lonny Grafman and Curt Beckmann, of Appropedia.org tell us about their wiki-based open source AT community. If you're interested in open source AT, then THIS is the podcast you need to listen to.
Keywords: open source; appropriate technology; Appropedia; Agroinnovations Podcast; international development
Downloads: 452 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Appropedia Roundtable Part II - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
Here is part two of the Appropedia Roundtable. Join Lonny Grafman and Curt Beckmann of Appropedia.org as they talk about some of the issues and obstacles facing the open source appropriate technology movement.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; appropriate technology; appropedia; open source
Downloads: 468 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Appropriate Technology with Professor Anil Gupta - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, we speak with Professor Anil Gupta of the Honey Bee Network. Professor Gupta a true visionary in the field of appropriate technology and he has dedicated his life to furthering the cause of rural innovators and their inventions. According to Dr. Gupta, rural innovators are solving problems at such a low cost, that we can no longer afford to ignore their hard work and creativity. His approach presents us with a new model of rural and market development that must be implemented if...
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; appropriate technology; rural innovation; India; Honeybee Network
Downloads: 528 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Aquaculture with Doug Burdette - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
For over 40 years, Doug Burdette has been a pioneer in the development and deployment of intensive aquaculture systems. In this interview we talk about his aquaculture systems, polycultures in aquaculture, and the efficiency of aquaculture.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; aquaculture; aquaponics; fish
Downloads: 563 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Aquaponics - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In the second part of my interview with Doug Burdette we talk about aquaculture as a community development strategy, the mechanics of aquaponics, and I read a listener's comments.
Keywords: agroinnovations podcast; aquaculture; aquaponics; fish
Downloads: 614 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Colony Collapse Disorder in 2008 - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this episode, we discuss colony collapse disorder with Maryann Frazier, the Senior Extension Associate at Pennsylvania State University. Maryann has been in the middle of the CCD crisis since the beginning, and she takes us through its history, its likely causes, the danger that is poses to us, and what changes we need to make to fix it.
Keywords: colony collapse disorder; Agroinnovations Pocast; bees; beekeeping
Downloads: 640 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: Conserving Biocultural Diversity with Luisa Maffi (Part II) - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In Part II of our interview with Luisa Maffi, we discuss the process of language shift, language conservation, and how our values are reflected in our attitudes towards languages, especially those languages that are in danger of being lost.
Keywords: Luisa Maffi; biocultural diversity; linguistic diversity; languages; terralingua; agroinnovations
Downloads: 407 |
| Agroinnovations Podcast: From Global Commodities to Local Food - Agricultural Innovations Inc.
In this interview with Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center, we discuss the economic condition of rural America and the farm economy, and the path from global commodities to local food.
Keywords: local food; foodshed; agroinnovations podcast; Ken Meter
Downloads: 394 |
